Sian Smithson

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Sian Smithson
Personal information
Born (1982-10-09) 9 October 1982 (age 39)
Western Australia
Playing position Forward
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2011 WA Diamonds 92 (39)
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001 Australia U–21 10 (5)
2005 Australia 3 (1)
Medal record
Women's field hockey
Representing  Australia
FIH Junior World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Buenos Aires Team

Sian Smithson (born 9 October 1982)[1] is a former field hockey player from Australia, who played as a forward.[2]

Career[]

AHL[]

Smithson made her debut in the Australian Hockey League (AHL) in 2004 as a member of the WAIS Diamonds.[3] In her debut year for the team, Smithson won a national title, scoring four goals in the Diamonds' campaign.[4] Smithson went on to represent the team until 2011, winning 5 national titles throughout her career.[5]

International hockey[]

Under–21[]

In 2001, Smithson was a member of the Australia U–21 side, the Jillaroos. She represented the team at the FIH Junior World Cup in Buenos Aires, where she won a bronze medal.[1][6]

Hockeyroos[]

Smithson made her senior international debut for the Hockeyroos in 2005, during a test series against Korea in Adelaide.[7][2]

International goals[]


Goal 		Date Location Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 12 August 2005 Pines Hockey Stadium, Adelaide, Australia  South Korea 1–1 2–1 Test Match [8]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Sian Smithson". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. Archived from the original on 29 August 2006. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  2. ^ a b "History of the Hockeyroos". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  3. ^ "2003/2004 Yearbook and Annual Report" (PDF). parliament.wa.gov.au. Western Australian Institute of Sport. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Hockey Australia Annual Report 2004–2005" (PDF). clearinghouseforsport.gov.au. Government of Australia. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  5. ^ "Hockey". clearinghouseforsport.gov.au. Government of Australia. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  6. ^ "HOCKEY JUNIOR WORLD CUP". fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  7. ^ "Hudson stars as Hockeyroos go 2-0 up". abc.net.au. ABC News. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  8. ^ "Hockey Australia Annual Report 2005–2006" (PDF). clearinghouseforsport.gov.au. Government of Australia. Retrieved 31 May 2020.

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